Policy Watchtower/Program change
NIGC payments must now go electronically through Pay.gov
National Indian Gaming CommissionInterior DepartmentProgram changeNov 3, 2026
Check: All payments to the NIGC must be submitted and processed electronically through the Pay.gov website, under 14247.
What it does
Tribes and gaming operations paying NIGC fees must use Pay.gov rather than other payment methods. The requirement applies to all payments made to the NIGC in this notice's fee framework. 14247 (a presidential directive on federal payment processes) took effect March 25, 2025.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Directly tribal. The document is about tribes, tribal programs or Native organizations specifically.
Who it covers: Tribal governments, Tribal enterprises.
Rules it touches: 25 CFR 514
What to do next
- Sign in to the Pay.gov system through the NIGC website at www.nigc.gov and confirm the submission steps before the next fee payment.
Sources
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- Federal Register: tribal agenciesNoticeNov 3, 2026
Fee Rate and Fingerprint Fees
Quoted from the source: “all payments made to the NIGC shall be submitted and processed electronically using the Pay.gov website”
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